Words are indeed very powerful. Sometimes you don’t need many to get your point across, be heard or make a point.

This series of ‘THESE 3 WORDS’ is a forum where phrases, sentences or statements of just 3 words will serve as conversation topics between you and I. If you’d like to participate by commenting or adding, please do.

Congratulations…you are 1 activity away from completing the A to Z’s of RE-DESIGNING Your Life Challenge!

Look at how far you’ve come!

You made it!

You’ve hung in there and put all that time, effort and attention into RE-DESIGNING YOURLife.

I know it wasn’t easy at times yet you persevered.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and to care about yourself enough to be the best you that you could possibly be!

This isn’t an exact science and there are no perfect outcomes.

Change can be challenging and difficult as well as rewarding. I prefer to use the word ‘IMPROVEMENTS’ instead of ‘CHANGES’ – it just makes it a little easier to deal with, you can borrow this or use any word/term that you prefer to get the job done.

Now that you have gained all that momentum its time to RE-ZIST falling back onto old ways, old outdated patterns.

Use what you’ve gained to keep propelling you forward and attain even more progress.

Remember this is not a race to be won. Proceed at your own pace and timing.

You can always come back and review what still needs completion.

If there are any challenges or activities that you’ve missed please RE-ZIST the urge to ‘get back to it some other time.’

There is no time like the present. See where you can carve out pockets of time AND REACH YOUR GOAL!

Chronologically you will get older but you don’t have to be its prisoner.

The definition of YOUTHEN according to Merriam Webster is:

YOUTHEN

-ed / -ing / -s

transitive verb

: to make youthful in appearance, behavior, or qualities of mind or feeling.

You can choose to see youth as an ‘attitude’ that you can adapt/wear now instead of thinking that it was wasted in yesteryear.

All is not lost.

Now I’m not suggesting immaturity or irresponsibility.

Neither am I suggesting lotions, potions or pills that can be toxic or dangerous.

I’m suggesting getting in touch with that youthful glow by wearing a new attitude and behavior.

Try in on for size.

This is a matter of the mind that can positively effect the body.

Do you carry yourself proudly or drag yourself around?

Do you accentuate your body in a flattering way or throw on baggy unattractive clothes just to get through the day with little effort paid to your appearance just because you would rather be comfortable?

Do you have a positive outlook on life or do you feel that you are in a constant state of doom and gloom?

This challenge involves looking at aspects of your life/mindset that may be holding you back – or should I say propelling you too far in to the future too fast.

Get in touch with that younger version of yourself and make a list of aspects that you would like to experience again or expand your current qualities.

Are there activities, ideas or things that you’ve always wanted to try or do?

Now may just be the right time. Are you ready?

Find at least 3 things that you would like to give some attention to and get to work!

You are coming around the homestretch and there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Its time to plan your REWARD…S.

Just one reward simply wont do!

I suggest planning a series of rewards since you’ve covered so much ground and have put so much effort into your transformation.

First, how about 1 LARGE RE-WARD such as a trip: a cruise or a guided tour at a place that you’ve always wanted to visit? Of course for this one you would have had to complete ALL of the assignments. If you haven’t, no worries. Schedule the trip and get back to work and fill in all the gaps of the challenge since you now have a specific dated target to get to. Your destination or RE-WARD is anything that would make YOU happy.

Second, you will need a MEDIUM RE-WARD. How about a mini-staycation? An entire weekend to unplug, rest, have a pajama day, go to a spa, have a movie marathon – whatever would reward you for the entire 2 or 3 days that you’re taking JUST FOR YOU.

Last, but certainly not least have several SMALL RE-WARDS. Sprinkle them throughout your days. Make them fun and enjoyable!

You can choose any, all or none of these. RE-WARDS are very personal so some time and thought should go into making them the BESTEVER. After all, they will become part of your memories so they should be top notch choices!

You can choose 26 RE-WARDS – 1 for each activity completed.

You might choose 26 new accessories for your wardrobe.

Maybe try 26 new restaurants over the next year.

The sky is the limit!

Also it’s your choice whether to do these alone or with someone else. Remember there are no ‘shoulds’ – these are YOUR RE-WARDS, you get to choose.

There is also no time limit or expiration date. Get to them as soon as you comfortably can. Spend extra time planning and detailing the events/RE-WARDS so when they happen they will be everything you’ve intended them to be.